Complete guide to the Edenred Flexible extra salary benefit
10 de April, 2026
Companies are rethinking the way they support their teams, since there is no longer a single employee profile. Each person has different needs, which may be related to family, health or well-being. Responding to these needs in a personalized way is essential to increasing attractiveness and motivation, as well as reflecting an ethical and responsible attitude. This is why flexible benefits are no longer just a trend, but an expectation among employees.
Edenred Flexible responds to this reality by helping organizations to offer a benefit that adapts to each employee’s stage of life, guaranteeing them the freedom to choose how and where they want to use it.
Below we explain what it is, how it works, what the advantages are and where you can use this benefit.
What is Edenred Flexível?
Edenred Flexible is an extra-salary benefit granted by companies to support employees with expenses in the areas of:
- Education (schools, colleges, ATL, books, school supplies, computer equipment to support study, etc.);
- Training (universities, training centers, language courses, etc.);
- Health (consultations, tests, treatments, pharmacies, orthopedic and geriatric stores, alternative medicine, etc.);
- Senior support (homes, day care centers, home support, etc.).
The aim is to strengthen employees’ purchasing power with regard to expenses that represent a significant weight in the family budget, guaranteeing real support in essential areas of their lives.
Features of Edenred Flexible and how it works
Edenred Flexible is a social benefit and has a specific legal framework.
1 – It is not a traditional means of payment.
It is a benefit for specific purposes. The amount allocated can only be used in areas defined by legislation.
2 – Balance defined by the company
The company decides on the amount to be awarded. There is no limit on the amount.
3 – Larger network of member establishments
Flexibility to use in more than six thousand public and private establishments in the areas of education, training, health and senior support.
4 – Sustainable and inclusive
The card is made from recycled PVC and can be recycled when it expires. It also includes information in a braulk notch on the side, making it easy to use for the visually impaired.
5 – Simple management for company and employee
- Client Portal: centralized management by the company;
- MyEdenred App: check your balance, movements and member network, as well as access to the Discounts and Advantages Program;
- Digital payments via MB WAY.
The aim is to strengthen employees’ purchasing power with regard to expenses that represent a significant weight in the family budget, guaranteeing real support in essential areas of their lives.
Legal framework
Edenred Flexível is classified as an extra-wage benefit under article 48 c) and d) of the Social Security Contributions Code.
Under this legal framework:
- The company has total exemption from TSU;
- The employee is fully exempt from TSU.
Why can it only be used in member establishments?
Exclusive use in the member network guarantees that the extra-wage benefit is applied exactly in the areas provided for by law.
This ensures that the amount allocated by the company is directed towards education, training, health or senior support expenses, protecting legal and tax compliance and guaranteeing correct use. This structure protects both the company and the employee and ensures the correct use of the benefit.
Advantages of Edenred Flexible
Edenred Flexible creates real value for companies and employees, supporting human resources strategy and improving the user experience.
Advantages for companies
- TSU exemption;
- Attracting and retaining talent in competitive contexts;
- Guarantee of legal and fiscal compliance;
- Reduced administrative burden ;
- Integrated management through the Client Portal;
- Dedicated customer support line .
Benefits for employees
- TSU exemption, increasing net income and purchasing power;
- Greater financial well-being;
- Flexibility in choosing where to use it;
- MyEdenred app and discounts and benefits program;
- MB WAY for digital payments;
- User support line.
Edenred Flexible: a practical solution for companies and teams
Edenred Flexible is a complete extra-salary benefit to support employees with essential expenses, combining tax advantages with ease of use. Companies strengthen their value proposition, increase team satisfaction and ensure full legal compliance.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
- What is Edenred Flexível?
This is an extra-wage benefit granted by companies to support education, training, health and senior support costs. - How does it work?
The company sets the amount, loads the card and the employee uses the amount in the eligible areas. - What expenses does it cover?
Education, training, health and senior support. - Who can receive it?
Eligible employees, in accordance with the company’s internal policy. - What is the legal framework?
It is an extra-wage benefit covered by Article 48 of the Social Security Contributions Code. - Why can it only be used in the member network?
To ensure that the benefit is used exclusively for its intended purpose. - Advantages for companies?
TSU exemption, legal compliance, simplified management on the Client Portal and dedicated support. - Benefits for employees?
TSU exemption, greater liquidity, freedom of choice, MyEdenred App, discounts and MB WAY. - Is there a value limit?
No. The company sets the amount. - Where can it be used?
In more than 6,000 establishments in the network. - Is it sustainable?
It is made from more environmentally friendly materials – recycled PVC – and can be recycled under the MERECE program. - Can I be associated with MB WAY?
Yes. - Is there user support?
Yes. There is a helpline for companies and a helpline for employees.